Borders Book Festival at Melrose Abbey

Join us for a family fun weekend in partnership with the Borders Book Festival. Come along and paint your own miniature crusader on the Saturday…...

date_range 13th June, 2025 - 14th June, 2025

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TEXT-TEXTURE-TEXTILES: John Buchan and 25 Years of EDGE Textile Art

To mark the 150th anniversary of John Buchan’s birth, Live Borders have invited EDGE textile artists Scotland to create work inspired by his novels, his…...

date_range 7th June, 2025 - 30th August, 2025

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KM Rally 2025

KIRKPATRICK MACMILLAN RALLY FRIDAY 23rd to MONDAY 26th MAY 2025 This popular Rally based in Penpont, close to the birthplace of Kirkpatrick Macmillan in beautiful…...

date_range 23rd May, 2025 - 26th May, 2025

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“The Land Lies Quiet” – A collection of new and selected works inspired by the historical landscapes of the Scottish Islands and the Borders. Featuring artists Helen Acklam and Annie Green

Step into a world shaped by memory, landscape, and emotion in “The Land Lies Quiet”, an evocative joint exhibition by Helen Acklam and Annie Green.…...

date_range 14th June, 2025 - 26th July, 2025

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Victorian May Day Fayre at Bowhill

This May Bank Holiday Weekend, step into the charm and cheer of a Victorian May Fayre at Bowhill! Expect a delightful mix of traditional fun,…...

date_range 3rd May, 2025 - 5th May, 2025

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Creative Workshop Programme at Borders Textile Towerhouse

✨ New Textile Workshop Series at Borders Textile Towerhouse! ✂️🧵 We’re so excited to launch a brand new programme of creative workshops this spring –…...

date_range 16th April, 2025 - 30th October, 2025

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Jim Clark 1965 celebration weekend

The Jim Clark Trust is thrilled to announce a spectacular celebration of Jim Clark's monumental 1965 achievements, taking place at the historic Duns Castle on…...

date_range 28th June, 2025 - 29th June, 2025

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Exhibition by Helen McKnockiter “Tell me a Story”

Do you remember what it was like to be a child? The wonder, the questions, the thrill of turning the pages of a picture book…...

date_range 14th June, 2025 - 30th September, 2025

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Workshop – Bernat Klein: Where Does Colour Travel?

Led by tutor Maija Nygren and aimed at early career practitioners and small to medium enterprises practicing in the creative industries, these immersive workshops will…...

date_range 31st May, 2025 - 31st May, 2025

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Hawick Saxhorn Band – celebrating 170 years

Since 1855 the Hawick Saxhorn Band has been an important part of town life, playing at the Common Riding, on historic occasions, entertaining the public…...

date_range 17th May, 2025 - 28th July, 2025

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ANNAN THE HISTORY TOWN FESTIVAL LAUNCH

Annan The History Town's Summer Festival starts on Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon, 4th. May. The ‘Sunday Launch’ takes place at Newington Leisure Centre, Shawhill Road,…...

date_range 4th May, 2025 - 4th May, 2025

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Meet the Artists Ann Louise Kieran, Mary T. Johnson, Nicky Sanderson and Sheila MacNeill behind the exhibition ‘Tracings’ at Halliwell’s House Museum

‘Meet the Artists’ - Saturday 9 August 2025 14:00 – 15:30 Join us for a special Meet the Artists event in conjunction with the exhibition,…...

date_range 9th August, 2025 - 9th August, 2025

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Joint Art Exhibition: “Tracings” by Artists Ann Louise Kieran, Mary T. Johnson, Nicky Sanderson and Sheila MacNeill

A newly curated exhibition which brings together the work of four contemporary artists: Nicky Sanderson, Ann Louise Kieran, Sheila MacNeil, and Mary T. Johnson. Based…...

date_range 28th June, 2025 - 30th August, 2025

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Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris. A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Natural History of Peebles Explore the rich and varied natural history of Peebles on this engaging 90-minute guided…...

date_range 26th June, 2025 - 26th June, 2025

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Ambrose Parry In Conversation (The Death Of Shame)

Heron & Willow is delighted to welcome Ambrose Parry as our guest in June, as part of Independent Bookshop Week. Ambrose Parry is a pseudonym…...

date_range 19th June, 2025 - 19th June, 2025

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Helen Graham In Conversation (The Real Mackay)

Join us at Heron & Willow as we welcome a very special guest, author Helen Graham. Helen will be discussing her debut novel The Real…...

date_range 31st May, 2025 - 31st May, 2025

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Palimpsest at Paxton House by Billy Gérard Frank.

Paxton House proudly announces its major 2025 exhibition, Palimpsest, by renowned Grenadian-born, New York-based multimedia artist and filmmaker Billy Gérard Frank. This powerful exhibition explores…...

date_range 3rd May, 2025 - 31st October, 2025

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A.D. Bergin In Conversation (The Wicked Of The Earth)

Join us at Heron & Willow for an evening of conversation with A.D. Bergin about his historical thriller The Wicked Of The Earth. The biggest…...

date_range 23rd April, 2025 - 23rd April, 2025

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THE BORDER GATHERING – Annan

‘The Border Gathering’ will be the signature event of the Annan History Town's Summer Festival, taking place on the banks of the river Annan on…...

date_range 31st August, 2025 - 31st August, 2025

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Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris. A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Transport in Peebles Discover the fascinating story of how people and goods moved in and around Peebles over…...

date_range 29th May, 2025 - 29th May, 2025

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Howden Melrose Sevens

The Melrose Sevens is the world's oldest rugby sevens tournament, held annually in Melrose, Scotland, since its inception in 1883. The event was conceived by…...

date_range 22nd May, 2025 - 25th May, 2025

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Step Back in Time with Eric & Chris: Sports and Games – A guided historical walk with photographs of the past.

Join us for a Historical Guided Walk: Sports & Games in Peebles Step back in time and discover the rich sporting history of Peebles on…...

date_range 24th April, 2025 - 24th April, 2025

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The Artisan Gift Shop – Galashiels

Discover the charm of our artisan gift shop, where every item tells a story. Nestled in the heart of the community, our shop showcases a…...

date_range 14th June, 2025 - 30th September, 2025

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Old Gala Club Goes By Train Exhibition

Step aboard a journey through history with the Old Gala Club’s latest exhibition, exploring the rich and fascinating development of the Galashiels railway from the…...

date_range 14th June, 2025 - 30th September, 2025

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Eden Wool Gathering

A gathering featuring all things sheep-related : fabric art, fleeces, shepherding, textiles, dyeing, weaving, felting, displays and workshops, all held in the Whithorn Trust's main…...

date_range 26th July, 2025 - 27th July, 2025

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Viking Festival and Archaeology Weekend

A fun family weekend in the heart of Whithorn's archaeological site, with a Viking encampment, display of traditional boatbuilding and crafts, and information about our…...

date_range 24th May, 2025 - 25th May, 2025

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Living History at Melrose Abbey this Spring Holiday

This Easter Holiday get ready for history to spring to life across our sites as our performers head out to a site near you! Characters…...

date_range 8th April, 2025 - 16th April, 2025

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Living History at Caerlaverock Castle

This Easter Holiday get ready for history to spring to life across our sites as our performers head out to a site near you! Characters…...

date_range 7th April, 2025 - 16th April, 2025

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Kirkcudbright Floodlit Tattoo & Fireworks Display

The world comes to Kirkcudbright each August when the town puts on its most spectacular of shows. With a stunning explosion of creative performances, the…...

date_range 23rd August, 2025 - 23rd August, 2025

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Kirkcudbright Grand Parade

Kirkcudbright Grand Parade A fantastic, fun free day out for all the family, the grand parade has a fantastic range of entertainment, so whether you…...

date_range 16th August, 2025 - 16th August, 2025

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